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Gender equality takes a huge stride forward in Saudi Arabia

Human rights in the Middle East have for some time been behind the rest of the world, with women in particular not being given anywhere near the same opportunities as men. In 2018 the Kingdom finally lifted their ban of female drivers, allowing them to drive on the streets of Saudi Arabia for the first time ever. Now, the journey towards gender equality in the Kingdom has taken a huge leap forward as the FIA Girls on Track programme staged its second event of the season at the Diriyah E-prix in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. This programme saw 120 girls aged between 12 and 18 take part in educational activities that enlightened them on the possibility of a career in motorsport...
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